The Labour Party has a gaping electoral hole less than twelve weeks out from the election.
Kiri Allan has announced she won't be running again for the East Coast electorate after Sunday night's car crash and arrest.
The East Coast seat was long held by the National Party until it was snapped up by Kiri Allan in the 2020 election.
Political commentator Shane Te Pou joins us now spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
